Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Well, I spent a good part of my day working on trim and pockets. I went to JoAnns this morning to look for more trim, but couldn't find anything that inspired me. I had a couple of trims in my basket, but ended up putting them back. I've decided to use the taupe trim, but not run it along the hem because I don't have enough. I picked up some seed beads to spice up the trim a little, and I'm happy with the results. How long will it take me to bead all that trim???? First I tried ivory thread but it was too noticible. Then I tried monofilament thread, which looked perfect and I could really stitch down the trim at the same time as beading it, but it's too hard to see and gets tangled easily. I discovered that I have some thread that matches the trim very closely, so that is what I'm using now. I'm trying to make a knot after every bead so that if a thread breaks I don't end up losing all my hard work.I tried a couple of different sized pockets and finally think I have the right size. Then of course its the question "Where do I put them?" I pinned them a couple of different places and tried on the jacket. I finally settled with a position close to the hem. All I really have left to do is sew in the lining - - oh, and all that beading

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Enid Earl
said...

Wow, The beads look great on the trim! They do give the trim a dimensional look! Good idea...I know you will love this jacket..did you have any fabric left over for a skirt?A suggestion for the beads, maybe adding a bit of Fray Check, will help keep the thread stable sand the beads intact..I love to tailor, you have inspired me to make up the jean jacket that is waiting to be made up!

Love the beading on the trim. It may take a while but it looks like it will be the perfect detail for the jacket, and therefore worthwhile. I think I would still not the thread between beads, fraycheck will not hold up as well over time.